Connor Reck
QT: 1:03:44
Residence: Minneapolis, MN
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
College: Harvard University
Age on Race Day: 26
Qualifying Race: Aramco Houston Half Marathon 2020
Marathon Best: 2:19:27
Social Handles: Instagram - @reckcity7
Favorite inspirational quote: "The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today." - Eliud Kipchoge
Favorite movie: The Dark Knight
Favorite post-race indulgence: McDonald's: 20 nugs, large fries and an Oreo McFlurry. Sometimes also a Big Mac.
Of Note:
- Data Analyst, US Bank
- After competing at middle distance for nearly 10 years, took leap to the half marathon. Ran his first in October, then took 3rd at Philadelphia Marathon a month later but missed OTQ by 27 seconds. Got OTQ in Houston on last day
- Favorite running memory was last half mile with the last-chance pack in Houston while the announcer counted down the time to qualify
